Abu Dhabi, UAE, 16th February 2011 – Terex is breaking new ground with the launch of the new TLB840 backhoe loader in the Middle East – the most versatile, innovative and efficient Terex® backhoe loader yet. “The new TLB840 is designed to maximise our customers’ productivity and profitability in these challenging times,” said Jon Beckley, Global Product Manager, Backhoe Loaders.

At the launch event, held in Abu Dhabi in February, Terex unveiled the new TLB840 to their network of official distributors from across the whole of the Middle East region, who attended with their end customers.

The TLB840 has been designed around the operator with a host of new features aimed at enhancing comfort, reducing driver fatigue and aiding productivity. A more spacious ergonomic cab provides closer interaction between operator and machine, with easy to use pilot operator excavator controls, adjustable steering column and centrally positioned instrument groupings. The operating environment has also been enhanced with an upgraded ventilation system, high performance air conditioning and opening rear windows for both ventilation and improved visibility when trenching.

The TLB840 has a new curved boom which provides greater clearance to reach over obstacles and load closer into trucks, whilst its reduced height provides increased transport clearance. The boom also features a new “Deep Dig” outerslide extending dipperstick which allows for the clamping of objects between bucket and dipper. An optional thumb attachment is also available for grab and grip applications. High dipper and bucket digging forces allow a dig depth to 5.4m (17’8”) whilst the extending dipper reaches up to 6.7m (22’) at ground level.

Powering the TLB840 is an economical and reliable 94hp (70kW) charge air cooled engine with a servo power syncro transmission. This innovative system reduces driveline loss by 9%, delivering greater fuel economy and increased tractive effort for

Richard Ghent, Product Specialist for Terex® backhoe loaders adds, “With over 50 years of heritage, it’s great to see this ninth generation design which builds on customer feedback to deliver an all new backhoe focussed on operator comfort, power and control.”

About Terex
Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer operating in four business segments: Terex Aerial Work Platforms, Terex Construction, Terex Cranes, and Terex Materials Processing. Terex manufactures a broad range of equipment for use in various industries, including the construction, infrastructure, quarrying, mining, shipping, transportation, energy, refining, and utility industries. Terex offers a complete line of financial products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment through Terex Financial Services. More information on Terex can be found at www.terex.com.